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Newton Today
By the People, for the People
Newton High Student Creates App to Help Those With Type 1 Diabetes
Aaron Prager's BoostT1D app aims to improve glucose monitoring and insulin dosing for those living with the condition.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Aaron Prager, a 16-year-old high school junior in Newton, Massachusetts, has developed a new digital application called BoostT1D to help users with Type 1 diabetes better manage their condition. The app includes features like AI-assisted meal analysis for carb counting and insulin dosing, as well as a community support component. Prager was inspired to create the app after a frustrating dinner out with friends who also have Type 1 diabetes.
Why it matters
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition that requires constant monitoring and management. Prager's app aims to make daily tasks like estimating carb counts and calculating insulin doses easier for those living with the disease, potentially improving their quality of life. The app also provides a community support element, which can be valuable for those navigating the challenges of Type 1 diabetes.
The details
Prager, who has been managing his own Type 1 diabetes for years, developed the BoostT1D app to include features like photo-based meal analysis to estimate carb counts and recommend insulin doses based on the user's individual needs. He described the app development process as a long journey that involved self-teaching programming and data analysis skills. Prager sees a future for himself in software development, particularly at the intersection of math, computer science, and medicine.
- Prager was inspired to create the app during a dinner out with friends who also have Type 1 diabetes.
- Last year, Prager was selected as the Massachusetts delegate to the Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress, where he advocated for increased diabetes research funding.
The players
Aaron Prager
A 16-year-old high school junior in Newton, Massachusetts who has been living with Type 1 diabetes and developed the BoostT1D app to help manage the condition.
Jake Auchincloss
A Newton-based state representative who has supported Prager and his efforts to create the BoostT1D app.
What they’re saying
“I was out to dinner with friends who also have Type 1 diabetes, and we were all staring at our plates trying to guess the carb counts. Someone joked that we needed a "carb scanner," and I couldn't stop thinking about it.”
— Aaron Prager (Patch)
“I definitely see software development in my future. I'm interested in the intersection of math, computer science, and medicine, and I hope to work on better algorithms for diabetes technology, like artificial pancreas systems.”
— Aaron Prager (Patch)
What’s next
Prager plans to continue developing and improving the BoostT1D app based on user feedback, with the goal of making daily diabetes management easier for those living with the condition.
The takeaway
Prager's creation of the BoostT1D app demonstrates the potential for young, tech-savvy individuals to develop innovative solutions to improve the lives of those living with chronic health conditions like Type 1 diabetes. His app provides a valuable tool for glucose monitoring, insulin dosing, and community support.
